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Man who plunged to death from Birmingham rooftop bar named as much-loved dad

Richard Ayling, 40, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital a day after falling from the Henman and Cooper rooftop bar in Birmingham

Meet the 'vigilante' landscaper fighting potholes... one flower at a time

Meet the 'vigilante' landscaper fighting potholes... one flower at a timeDo YOU have a story? Email william.g.hallowell@dailymail.co.uk Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy WILL HALLOWELL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:31, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 20:31, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Connecticut town rocked after female GOP mayor's scandalous credit card receipts were exposed

Connecticut town rocked after female GOP mayor's scandalous credit card receipts were exposedBy NATASHA ANDERSON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:30, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 20:30, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump's makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

The Cultural Landscape Foundation seeks to block the replacement of pool’s ‘gray stone’ appearanceA historic preservation group on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to halt Donald Trump’s ongoing renovation to the Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool, the latest in a string of court challenges to efforts to remake Washington DC landmarks from the US president and former real estate developer.The lawsuit, filed by the Cultural Landscape Foundation, alleged the renovation violates the National Historic...

Millionaire jailed over 'man cave planning row' accuses neighbours of prank calling his home

A millionaire who was jailed over Britain's "biggest man cave" has accused neighbours of prank calling his home.Graham Wildin, 73, claims he was targeted with night-time prank calls after a decade-long fight to preserve his illegal 10,000 sq ft leisure complex in Gloucestershire.The lush structure featured a bowling alley, casino, cinema, squash courts and soft play area.Forest of Dean District Council demolished it in June last year after Mr Wildin repeatedly defied court orders.Mr Wildin serve...

UAE teen drowns after slipping into unfenced Ras Al Khaimah dam

Ras Al Khaimah: A 16-year-old Emirati boy drowned after slipping into Athen dam in the Wadi Al Aeem area of Ras Al Khaimah, in a tragedy that has sparked renewed calls for stronger safety measures around open water bodies.The incident happened shortly after Asr prayer, at around 4.30pm, on Sunday, when the teenager was riding a bicycle with his cousin near the dam, according to his father, Jumaa Ali Al Mazrouai.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.S...

Gun magazine found on Frontier flight, passengers forced to deplane

Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight were forced to deplane at the gate after an ammunition magazine was found on the aircraft as it was preparing for departure.

Man admits assaulting three Jewish people

Man admits assaulting three Jewish people2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCDylan Ossei, 34, pleaded guilty to three religiously aggravated offences on MondayA man has admitted harassing, threatening and assaulting Jewish people in north London.Dylan Ossei, 34, pleaded guilty to three religiously aggravated offences at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Monday.It comes after two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were injured in the incident in Southbury Road in E...

Shepherd sacrifices life, averting suicide attack in Attock

ATTOCK: A shepherd laid down his life while averting a suicide attack on the Mankor security post in Attock’s Jand area on Monday, potentially saving dozens of lives, District Police Officer Sardar Marwan Khan confirmed. Talking to the media, DPO Marwan said the incident occurred near a key security post on the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, located in tehsil Jand, some 70km from Attock city. The local shepherd was identified as Liaqat and a former employee of Pakistan Railways. According to...

Man accused of starting Palisades Fire admired Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.

Dust devil sparks tornado fears after spinning phenomenon spotted in middle of Isle of Man park

What residents in the Isle of Man initially believed to be a tornado has been debunked by experts who say the spinning weather phenomenon is actually a dust devil.A spinning cloud touched down in the middle of a park in the Isle of Man today. A video of the event shows a spinning column of air circling through Nobles Park in Douglas, on the east of the self-governing island, with spectators watching in awe.The footage was posted on social media, with Manx Life writing on Facebook: "Do we get tor...

Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields

Exclusive Politics Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields despite mediator role in conflict with U.S. By James LaPorta, James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta, Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior W...

Brian Hooker's boat seized by Coast Guard after wife goes overboard in Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the boat used by Americans Brian and Lynette Hooker.

Battersea fire: Firefighters rush to tackle blaze engulfing block of flats in London

Firefighters have rushed to tackle a roaring blaze engulfing a block of flats in south London.The London Fire Brigade confirmed eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters descended on the scene on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea.A flat on the seventh floor is alight, they added.MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

America's World Cup crisis EXPOSED: Explosive report reveals why Trump's dream is quickly turning into a disaster... but there are five ways to fix it

America's World Cup crisis EXPOSED: Explosive report reveals why Trump’s dream is quickly turning into a disaster... but there are five ways to fix itMORE: The World Cup group game more expensive than the Super BowlBy DANIEL MATTHEWS, US SENIOR SPORTS WRITER Published: 18:30, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 19:44, 11 May 2026 e-mail 152 View comments

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Israeli soldiers sentenced to military prison over desecration of Virgin Mary

Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to spend time in military prison after a cigarette was placed in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon

Lawsuit seeks to stop repainting of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

A nonprofit organization is trying to stop the administration's repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, alleging that the plan needs congressional approval.

Transgender MSP applies for visa renewal to ensure they can work in UK

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